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LPK 316W

1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,012 mi
Last recorded56,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 316W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 56,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,019 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2x (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint 2x (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 51,018 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported front to rear main power cable (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet, behind slam panel (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking rear cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear fouling steering rack gator (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/pocket (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside upper swivel slight play

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside engine mount bolt loose

boot floor corroded underneath

engine steady bar bushes loose

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,962 miles

Engine rough and slow to pick up when cold

Nearside front tyre wearing low (165/70R10)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and splits in tread

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Slight exhaust blows

Surface rust on floorpan and sills

Fail 27 Sep 2014 50,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine rough and slow to pick up when cold

Nearside front tyre wearing low (165/70R10)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and splits in tread

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Slight exhaust blows

Surface rust on floorpan and sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

battery cable insecure

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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LPK 316W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 60,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPK 316W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LPK 316W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 5 December 1980.

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